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Belfast Troubles
Excellent and sobering tour. Ian was a great guide
Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $69 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 619 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Belfast
Description
Experience the history of the Troubles in Belfast and beyond, through a powerful live narrative led by someone who lived through it. Rather than relying on textbooks, this immersive tour features local guides sharing personal stories and insights that bring the conflict to life in a deeply human way. Participants are encouraged to ask questions throughout, creating an interactive and engaging atmosphere. This dialogue fosters a deeper understanding and challenges assumptions, offering a more nuanced view of the conflict. Travel in comfort between key historical sites, each chosen for its significance and ability to spark meaningful discussion. Along the way, photo stops and vivid storytelling combine to make the journey both educational and memorable. With expert local guides, this experience offers a unique and personal perspective, leaving visitors with a greater appreciation of Irelands' complex past.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Photo stop / historic narrative
Photo stop/ narrative, explaining the stories behind the famous murals
Photo stop/ Narrative
Photo stop / visit / narrative
Photo stop / sign wall / narrative
Photo stop / narrative
Highlights
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
5.0
619 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 0 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- 8.00am. 9.00am 10.00am , 11.00am 12.00pm, , 1.00pm 2.00pm,
- please state when booking your pick up point and preferred time
Frequently asked questions
How long does Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour take?
Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour cost?
Prices start at $69 per person for this Belfast experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 619 verified reviews; it is run by belfast mural tours. Most-mentioned highlights: Professional guide; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Reviews(619)
4
Highly recommended!
We had an amazing experience! Joe gave us his personal anecdote and life story of growing up in Belfast. Really insightful and eye opening. We learned so much about the history of Northern Ireland and the culture within it. Highly recommend!
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Operator response
Thanks to you Gia and your Mum. 2 very pleasant people. It was a pleasure
S
Wonderful tour with lots of history!
Amazing tour with Joe. Really enjoyed learning about Belfast history and Joe has lived here all his life and shared poignant personal stories that really added to the tour. Highly recommend!!
Operator response
Many Thanks Sara, so nice meeting you All
D
Wonderful Belfast murals tour with Steve
Today four of us joined Steve for a guided tour of North Belfast murals concentrating on the history of the Troubles. Our guide was bright, articulate, friendly, professional, and extremely well versed in the history, having grown up in the region and lived through the Troubles himself . Most importantly, he was able to provide us unbiased perspectives from both the Catholic and Protestant points of view, the history of the Troubles, and the existing aftermath present even today. It was a fascinating and moving experience for all of us, and we felt lucky that Steve was our guide. I highly recommend this short one and a half hour tour to anyone visiting Belfast. Lastly, his new Mercedes van cab was extremely comfortable and very clean. A great way to tour around the city.
Operator response
Excellent feedback David Many thanks
G
Great tour with a fantastic guide.
Great tour with a very friendly guide who had lots of knowledge. We found the tour so interesting and we can highly recommend it,you won't regret it.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you
J
Outstanding tour.
Joe was absolutely excellent. His wealth of information peppered with personal stories made the experience overwhelmingly effective. His tour is a must if you are visiting Belfast.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Excellent feedback, we are so pleased you highly recommend Joe's Tour
C
Best part of our Belfast trip!
Joe was such an exceptional, informative tour guide! He has lived experience and beautiful stories, so please do yourself a favor and tour Belfast with him.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your exceptional company and review
E
Best thing we did in Belfast!
This was the best thing we did in Belfast! Joe was amazing! A very informative tour of Belfast. I feel like we got more out of this tour in 90 minutes than a full day spent at the museum. Words can honestly not describe how amazing it was. I would recommend this to anyone.
Operator response
Amazing feedback, it was my pleasure
W
Fantastic and passionate guide.
Stevie was our guide. He lived through 'the troubles' and knew very well what he was talking about. Stevie was passionate but he told two sides of the story. Our children were with us so Stevie very thoughtfully altered his tour as necessary. We would highly recommend Stevie as a guide and we came away with a clear message of letting go of hate so the generations to come can live without it.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you Mary
H
Fantastic tour!!
Excellent experience. Ian was fantastic. He took his time with us. I would recommend to others.
Operator response
Excellent review, Thank You
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